Care Assistant (Days) - Residential Care Home
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and passionate care assistants to join our expanding team here at The Old Vicarage in Bolton.
Shift Times (Allocated on a weekly rota basis, dependent on contracted hours)
- Day Shift Hrs: 08:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 21:00, 08:00 - 21:00
You will be required to attend, assist, and deliver personal care to residents, clean communal areas and assist with laundry duties as required. You will need to be able to perform within a team but also at times use your own initiative to complete tasks.
Benefits
- Holiday pay – up to 5.6 weeks per year
- Nest Pension scheme
- Free uniform
- Free Care Certificate Training
- Paid e-Learning training through our Social Care training system
- Ongoing professional training & career progression opportunities to complete NVQ training
- Free mental wellbeing support 24/7
- Discretionary Bonus's
- Up to £10.90 per hour (based on £10.70 per hour plus £0.20p per hour Day Shift Attendance Bonus)
Ideal candidates will have:
- A kind personality, be reliable and presentable
- At least 1 year experience providing care to the elderly within a similar environment
- Attained or are willing to attain an NVQ2 / Diploma Level 2 in Heath & Social Care
Please note:
- We have a no smoking policy within the home and grounds.
- All job offers are subject to acceptable reference and enhanced DBS checks.
- Applications will only be considered from applicants currently living within the UK.
About Us
Our care homes are tastefully furnished to a high standard using a blend of modern and traditional décor. The atmosphere throughout our care homes is one of a welcoming, caring family environment. Further details about The Old Vicarage can be found at www.macdonaldcare.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £10.90 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Which post code area will you travel to work from and how will you travel to work ?
Experience:
- Elderly care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ / Diploma level 2 Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Care Assistant (Days) - Residential Care Home roles across The Old Vicarage Residential Care Home's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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